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Friday, December 18, 2015

Is That a Vintage TV I See?....

It's another post for The Cutting Cafe and as you guessed, it's all about Christmas!

Regina let us pick our choice of file for this one and I couldn't resist using several, so let's get started so I can show you how to make your very own Vintage TV.

I am in love with anything vintage and when I thought of how to make a TV, I knew that if I used Regina's Configuration Box file, I could make these little ornaments come alive.

Below is the box that I used and then using my cutting machine I designed the "face" and "frame" of the TV.

Old televisions had legs and so all I used was a triangle piece that I rolled, glued, colored and sized and then adhered to the underside of the configuration box or TV.

The antenna base is a little shaving off a Styrofoam ball and a toothpick cut in half and colored black with copics for the antenna ears. The dials are just circles cut out and several layered on top of each other for depth. The gingham bow is sporting this wonderful sentiment also from Regina's store called, Christmas Bag Topper .

All DT projects are posted at The Cutting Cafe Blog on the 7th and 21st of each month. We'd love for you to visit and be sure to leave a comment for Regina. She selects one lucky person to receive 3 FREE files of their choice!

26 comments:

You are a HOOT!!! I ADORE this!!! LOVE the whole idea and love the retro vintage images!!! I watching Santa Claus is Coming to Town every year as a child, and if it's on now, I always stop to watch! SO SUPER COOL!!!!Merry Christmas!

Gosh, that TV does bring back memories Lisa..oh! wait that means I'm vintage [sigh]..oh well, if the hat fits...FABulous project...your little TV's are just adorable with that awesome holly and gingham ribbon..and the rabbit ears antenna is so clever...

Oh that is just wonderful! I adore your retro tv set - and so clever the images you've used (though I'm guessing there aren't as many channels to watch as today!). Brilliant!Wishing you and yours a peaceful and joyous festive season!Alison xx

You make the most fun things and they are always gorgeous! I still want to sit in your craft room with you and let some of your creativity rub off on me. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and joyous New Year!Hugs Kelly

I can always count on you to bring back to remembrance some childhood memories. At least your vintage TV has color. LOL These are totally adorable Twang. Wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas and looking forward to another year of crafting fun together. Hugs!

Ah... the Whisky Mac - part whisky, part ginger wine (preferably Stone's Ginger Wine, and Jameson's if pressed on the whisky... a blend is fine - it'd be a waste of a single malt!), ice to taste. Highly recommended for a wintry day xx

Ooh, how fabulous these are, Lisa! Your creativity never ceases to blow me away, seriously!I know I'm late visiting, trying to get into normal blogging routines and everyday life again. December has been crazy this year, not in a too stressful way, but fun... But so glad I didn't miss these fun creations!

This makes me smile - lots of good memories watching Peanuts and other Christmas specials on a (now) vintage TV! You rock!! Happy New Year, and again, thank you for all your support - very appreciated! And can't wait to get home to see my little star friends :-) xxx Lynn